The 2013-2014 Continuity Insights and KPMG LLP Global Business Continuity Management Program Benchmarking Study, which surveyed 434 executives from over 22 countries, is a comprehensive analysis of the current state of BCM programs and the drivers for further program development. The 2013-2014 survey revealed that organizations have increased oversight of BCM activities with only 71% of respondents indicating they have a senior management advisory or steering committee in place, up from 65% in the 2011-2012 survey. While that is an improvement from the past study, approximately 30% of the respondents indicated that no such governance capability is currently in place in their organization.

The 2013-2014 Continuity Insights & KPMG LLP Global Business Continuity Management Program Benchmarking Study is a comprehensive look at the current state of BCM programs and the drivers for further program development. This companion article highlights a number of noteworthy findings, as well as perspectives from a number of recognized business continuity subject matter experts. To view the companion report clickHERE, or see below for custom reports: